When I left high school I paid my parents rent. I can't remember how much it was but it wasn't much maybe $50 a week. When I finished TAFE and started working full time I paid them more.
Slightly OT but while I still lived at home, my dad loaned me small amount of money for my car (I had saved all but a few thousand for it) and I had to repay that loan with interest.
When I was in 6th year (year 12 equivalent) I had to do all my own laundry, and cook a family meal once a week, Once I left school and got a job I had to pay rent, whilst still continuing to do my own laundry, cook meals and contribute to household chores.
My husband on the other hand had to pay his folks rent but got all his cooking, cleaning and laundry done for him. Even when he moved out, his mum would do his washing and clean his kitchen any chance she got. Personally I feel this is a really poor example and thankfully DH agrees with me so our kids will be contributing to the household chores, as well as paying a nominal rent once they are earning full term (or claiming benefits, but hopefully that will not happen). I do not intend to run around after anyone in this household once they are old enough to do it themselves
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